Social sciences

The performance of suppliers from telecommunications industry during an industry downturn is studied. The way a supplier is integrated into the business network affects the supplier's performance. If the supplier independently carries out research and development, its technological depth increases correspondingly which contributes positively to supplier's performance and strong bargaining power.

Partnering to explore: the Renault - Nissan alliance as a forerunner of new cooperative patterns

Article Abstract:

An analysis of Renault-Nissan alliance for cooperative development is presented. The implications of such inter-firm partnerships on innovative business opportunities, potential synergies, legal complications etc., are discussed.